Travelex Travel Insurance – The ultimate in travel protection and emergency travel assistance. Our sample quotes from IMG rang in higher than those from Travelex, John Hancock, or Allianz. This is partly because iTravelInsured LX (admittedly a deluxe plan) was the only one that met our coverage criteria. Of course, by paying more with IMG you’ll get a lot more out of your policy than you might with another company — especially if you need insurance for an adventurous (and potentially hazardous) trip.

Yes, you can still get travel insurance even if you have a medical condition, although you might need to look for a specialist provider. That’s because having certain health issues could mean that you’re more likely to need medical treatment while you’re on holiday. Unlike in the UK, you’ll be expected to pay for any care you receive and even common procedures can cost thousands of pounds.… Read the rest

The limits you select are ultimately up to you, but travel industry experts caution against skimping on coverage in order to save a few bucks. The most important place to be adequately insured is medical coverage; Megan Singh of recommends at least $50,000, which should be enough to cover a week or more in the hospital. In that same vein, Megan Freedman of the U.S. Travel Insurance Associations suggests starting with … Read the rest